Carole was born in Warwick and had lived most of her life in Bridgeport. She retired as a licensed practical nurse from Bridgeport Health Care Center with over 25 years of service.

Carole was a member and past exalted ruler of the Bridgeport Elks Lodge #36.

She is survived by her children and their families: daughters Teresa Chattman, Karen Dagenais and Christine McPartland, all of Rhode Island; a son, Ray Dagenais of Florida; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and her siblings and their families, Joan McAloon of Rhode Island, Pat Runkle of Nevada, William Hartington of Virginia, Betty Hajducki of Stratford, Conn., Peggy Ausburne of Virginia, Stephen Hartington of South Carolina and Michael Jolls of Stratford. She was predeceased by a sister, Michelle Jolls, and a brother, Ronald Hartington.